Morocco have climbed back into the top five of the FIFA World Rankings after benefiting from Portugal’s heavy defeat to Denmark in an international friendly on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The Atlas Lions have moved up to fifth position with 1,805.34 points, overtaking Portugal, who have dropped to seventh following their 4-1 loss to Denmark.

Portugal lost 10.09 points from the defeat, taking their overall tally down to 1,797.60 points. Brazil now occupy sixth place, separating the two nations in the latest ranking movement.

Morocco’s rise comes after two significant results involving their competitors in the rankings. Brazil’s 3-2 defeat to Japan had already opened the door for the North African giants to improve their position before Portugal’s setback against Denmark confirmed another upward movement.

The latest development sees Morocco gain two places within a matter of hours, underlining their growing standing in international football.

The positive movement also follows an impressive performance by Mohamed Ouahbi’s side in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they thrashed Niger 5-1 in Casablanca on Friday.

The victory further strengthened Morocco’s momentum as they continue their preparations for upcoming international assignments.

Returning to the world’s top five represents another significant milestone for Moroccan football, with the Atlas Lions continuing to establish themselves among the leading national teams globally.

Their latest position also reinforces the progress made by the team in recent years, as Morocco maintain their status as one of Africa’s strongest representatives on the international stage.